Q&A: What does The Joint Commission say about decision notification to applicants?
A: The Joint Commission states that practitioners should be informed of the decision to grant, limit, or deny an initially requested privilege within the time frame indicated in the medical staff bylaws.
If a privilege is limited or denied, the practitioner must be notified of the reason and of the applicable rights of due process or of a hearing and appeal.
Source: Verify & Comply: A Quick Reference Guide to The Joint Commission and NCQA Standards for Credentialing, HCPro, Inc.
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